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University of Central Florida · 4 days ago

Post Award Specialist III

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

4+ years exp

The University of Central Florida is Florida's premier engineering and technology university, known for producing top engineering and technology talent. The Post-Award Specialist III will be responsible for post-award research administration, providing support and guidance to Principal Investigators regarding grant activities and ensuring efficient transaction processing.

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Responsibilities

Provide consultation/guidance to Principal Investigators (PIs) regarding Post-Award activities. This can include available budgets, compliance/limitations, or developing options

Assist with award setup and modifications for new or incremental funding by entering information on behalf of the PI

Review expenditure requests associated with grants to determine if it is allowable, allocable, and reasonable. This can include payroll, travel, and procurement

Support PIs with completing their certification cards. This can include processing buyouts, cost shares, and release time

Proactively notify PIs (and chair/director) about new awards or incremental funding and recommended steps

Liaison between PI and Office of Research or Research Foundation. Support PIs in completing deliverables by sending reminders

Update cost allocation for research faculty or staff under the PI

Troubleshoot issues for other Post-Award staff and represent leadership as needed

Qualification

Research administrationGrant complianceHuron Research SuiteWorkdayHigher education experienceFederal agency experienceGrant accountingComputer proficiencyAttention to detailCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of relevant experience or combination of relevant comparable education and experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6)

Preferred

Related Bachelor's degree

Experience in higher education or with a federal agency

Prior research administration experience

Prior grant or accounting experience

Attention to detail when reviewing grant and contract documents

Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply grant and contract laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies, as well as the ability to explain research administration and grant compliance to others

Ability to use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to support, configure, run reports, enter data, or process information

Experience with Huron Research Suite and Workday for financial processing